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Related products: PureBulk also sells Stevia Pure, a more concentrated form of Stevia, at a higher price.

What is Stevia Extract 90%?

Stevia Extract 90% has zero calories, although it is 270 times as sweet as sugar. Refined sugar has little nutritional value and represents empty calories in the diet.

At least 150 species of stevia are believed to exist in North and South America. This extract is derived from Stevia rebaudiana, a herb in the chrysanthemum family that grows naturally as a small shrub in parts of South America.

Stevia rebaudiana plants contain the glycosides stevioside and rebaudioside. Steviosides are estimated to be between 250 and 300 times as sweet as table sugar (sucrose).

Health Benefits of Stevia Extract 90%

Stevia is a sweet natural herbal extract without the calories of typical table sugar. Because the human body does not metabolize the stevia glycosides (they pass right through the normal elimination channels), the body obtains no calories from the extract.

Stevia can be mixed with other sweet natural products, such as honey. It is heat stable and can be used for cooking and baking. It is used as both a dietary supplement and food additive.

Purity and Concentration of Stevia Extract 90%

Purebulk's Stevia Extract 90% is a pure extract derived from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni plant. It contains NO fillers, taste additives or anti-caking agents. It is assayed by the manufacturer to contain at least 90% steviosides and 40% rebaudiosides (active components).

Suggested Use of Stevia Extract 90%

Stevia is very sweet and portions used are small. A serving size of 39 milligrams will be approximately equivalent to 1 ounce of sugar. Because of the small size of the serving, use a milligram scale for measuring. Do not use measuring spoons.

Potential Side Effects of Stevia Extract 90%

Warning: This supplement could cause hypoglycemia in some sensitive individuals. In addition, those taking medication to increase insulin levels and/or lower blood sugar should not use this product without medical supervision.

Stevia is an all-natural herbal product and is completely nontoxic. However, it is not intended for use by those with a serious medical condition or pregnant or nursing women. Consult your physician before use.

How should I store it?

You will receive this powder in a resealable bag. Store in a cool, dry, dark location. Reseal tightly between uses.

References & Further Research

Antihyperglycemic effects of stevioside in type 2 diabetic subjects


Wikipedia: Steviol glycoside

NOTE: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.